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The Simple Delivery: Humorous Fantasy Adventure
The Simple Delivery is the first in a humorous epic fantasy series featuring the most reluctant hero in all fantasy
Just because you’re chosen, doesn’t mean you want to be.
Nicolas loves his village life just the way it is, everything as it’s supposed to be.
When he is chosen for a task, he finds himself going out into a world he knows little about and feels completely unprepared for. His only comfort is that all he has to do is deliver a message. That should be pretty simple, right?
One near death experience later, Nicolas finds himself in a world of heroes, villains, magic and far too many undead creatures for his liking.
Caught up in events he can’t control, he must, with the strange companions he meets along the way, foil a plot that may destroy his Kingdom as he knows it, maybe even the world. Thousands of lives are in the hands of someone who has never even picked up a sword, but at least he knows not to hold it by the pointy end.
Just because you’re chosen, doesn’t mean you want to be.
Nicolas loves his village life just the way it is, everything as it’s supposed to be.
When he is chosen for a task, he finds himself going out into a world he knows little about and feels completely unprepared for. His only comfort is that all he has to do is deliver a message. That should be pretty simple, right?
One near death experience later, Nicolas finds himself in a world of heroes, villains, magic and far too many undead creatures for his liking.
Caught up in events he can’t control, he must, with the strange companions he meets along the way, foil a plot that may destroy his Kingdom as he knows it, maybe even the world. Thousands of lives are in the hands of someone who has never even picked up a sword, but at least he knows not to hold it by the pointy end.
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Published August 27, 2025
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About the author
Andrew Claydon
13 books25 followersAndrew Claydon has an imagination, one full of variety.
Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's adventurous, sometimes it's shocking, and occasionally it's outright strange...but it's never boring!
Andrew is a UK author who grew up loving fantasy movies such as Conan, Krull, Beastmaster and Willow. The epic worlds and battles of swords and sorcery therein inspired him to create his own fantasy worlds, adding to them his own brand of irreverent humour; because sometimes it's good to chuckle in between sword fights!
He wants to inspire the imagination of others, just as he's been inspired; with dashing heroes, epic quests and vile villains.
So reader beware, you aren't just opening a book, but a doorway into Andrew's imagination. It'll be a strange journey, but an entertaining one!
Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's adventurous, sometimes it's shocking, and occasionally it's outright strange...but it's never boring!
Andrew is a UK author who grew up loving fantasy movies such as Conan, Krull, Beastmaster and Willow. The epic worlds and battles of swords and sorcery therein inspired him to create his own fantasy worlds, adding to them his own brand of irreverent humour; because sometimes it's good to chuckle in between sword fights!
He wants to inspire the imagination of others, just as he's been inspired; with dashing heroes, epic quests and vile villains.
So reader beware, you aren't just opening a book, but a doorway into Andrew's imagination. It'll be a strange journey, but an entertaining one!
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September 1, 2025
The Simple Delivery is a delightful journey through a high fantasy world where the stakes are epic. Nicolas, the reluctant and hilariously inept hero, stumbles through a quest he never asked for. He is only armed with a sword he doesn’t know how to use, sarcasm, and bad luck. The cast around him is equally hilarious, with quirky personalities that keep the pace lively and the tone light.
The single narrator delivers a well-produced performance that matches the book’s humor and heart. It’s a clean listen (no spice), making it perfect for fans of clever fantasy without the heat.
The story arc is solid, the writing sharp, and the laughs frequent. If you enjoy fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers a satisfying plot, this one’s for you.
Huge thanks to Andrew Claydon for the review copy. This was an absolute treat!
The single narrator delivers a well-produced performance that matches the book’s humor and heart. It’s a clean listen (no spice), making it perfect for fans of clever fantasy without the heat.
The story arc is solid, the writing sharp, and the laughs frequent. If you enjoy fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers a satisfying plot, this one’s for you.
Huge thanks to Andrew Claydon for the review copy. This was an absolute treat!
September 1, 2025
Update: just finished the audiobook for a reread, and it was marvelous! The narrator did a fantastic job bringing this story to life. The voices fit the story so well! I can't wait for the rest of the series to come to audio as well!
This was such a wonderful story! So full of humor, I seriously laughed aloud several times. The humor is this one was right up my alley. I loved how the story was so full of action, yet never felt overly tense. Just a fun adventure with a few fights (some larger scale than others). The characters were all so fun and wonderful too! I look forward to the next book!
This was such a wonderful story! So full of humor, I seriously laughed aloud several times. The humor is this one was right up my alley. I loved how the story was so full of action, yet never felt overly tense. Just a fun adventure with a few fights (some larger scale than others). The characters were all so fun and wonderful too! I look forward to the next book!
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